Impact on Ecological, Economical And Environmental Ecosystem By The Wetland Part of Religious Ponds of Ratanpur In Chhattisgarh, India, A Survey

International Journal of Nursing and Health Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJNHS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Renu Nayar

10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V6I1P107

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Renu Nayar, "Impact on Ecological, Economical And Environmental Ecosystem By The Wetland Part of Religious Ponds of Ratanpur In Chhattisgarh, India, A Survey," SSRG International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, vol. 6,  no. 1, pp. 50-57, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V6I1P107

Abstract:

Wetlands are the places where water in abundance governs the kinds and life of organisms. Such habitats, also called Sarovar, taal, jheel, etc., or lake, pond, marsh, and swamp, laid the foundation of human civilizations and were an integral part of our socio-cultural ethos. Construction of such habitats to meet the water needs during dry periods of the year was considered to be ‘Raj Dharma’. During British rule, these habitats with no value for the revenue were declared as ‘wastelands’. Their values were rediscovered in Europe and North America, first for the migratory waterbirds and later for other benefits. To ensure their conservation worldwide, an international convention, the Ramsar Convention, was agreed upon on 2 February 1971 (in Ramsar, Iran). This day is now observed as World Wetland Day. Now wetlands are shrinking rapidly because of urbanization and industrialization. The physical and chemical characters of the water of the wetlands can be used to assess the ecological nature of the wetlands. Ratanpur town is popular as ‘Temple City’ as well as ‘City of Ponds’. 05 selected healthy and ecologically important wetlands name Dulahra, Ved, Ratneshwer, Bikam, and Aathabisa ponds were surveyed in Ratanpur in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh period of August 2018 to December 2019. Water samples were collected from various sampling sites from different water reservoirs– Dulahara pond, Bikam, Ved Ratneshwer, and Aathabisa pond/wetland. Sampling sites were selected on the basis of the margin length of water reservoirs at an interval of 100 -150 meters (approx.) and 40-60 meters inside the ponds. Considering the depth, the samples were collected from the water surface & bottom of the ponds. Ecologically it is an important wetland providing habitat to migratory and local bird species. Dense vegetation and a pollution-free environment in wetlands have attracted a large number of birds in the winter season. Wetlands act as natural water purifiers, filtering sediment and absorbing many pollutants in surface waters. In some wetland systems, this cleansing function also enhances the quality of groundwater supplies.
Wetlands act as natural water purifiers, filtering sediment and absorbing many pollutants in surface waters. In some wetland systems, this cleansing function also enhances the quality of groundwater supplies. Wetland reduces downstream flood damage. Wetlands provide habitat for many species of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals that are uniquely adapted to aquatic environments. Upland wildlife like deer, elk, and bears commonly use wetlands for food and shelter. Wetlands are particularly vital to many migratory bird species. For example, wood ducks, mallards, and sandhill cranes winter in flooded.

Keywords:

Wetlands, natural water purifiers, urbanization, Industrialization

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